The purpose of this wiki is to provide a location for students in the World Issues class to formulate ideas, share ideas, and to create a resource related to world issues.
Student Assignment:
Create a Wiki page on the provided topic.
Purpose
The goal of this assignment is to introduce you to relevant issues in the world of Geography and World Issues. You will engage in literature relevant to your topic and you are expected to develop and represent your knowledge and understanding of the issues (while thinking critically about them) and communicate them here on this Wiki.
Activity
Research one of the topics provided. You may use the textbook as a resource to find some of your information; yet you are expected to expand beyond the text to find additional information. Based on your research you will develop a Wiki page that highlights the relevant and current issue related to Geography and World Issues. Your Wiki page should include written text, images, and media - all elements needed to effectively communicate your topic.
Content and Format
Think about your wiki page as a quick reference for your classmates to learn from. Your emphasis should be on developing a page that is full of knowledge, easy to navigate, and visually appealing. Content should equal approximately three pages of formated text.
You should think of your classmates as your primary audience for your wiki.
Timelines
Wednesday (April 20th) - Wiki work period in the computer lab - whole period
Wednesday (April 27th) - Wiki work period in the computer lab - whole period
Thursday (April 28th) - Presentations on Wiki to the class
World Issues Wiki - 2011
The purpose of this wiki is to provide a location for students in the World Issues class to formulate ideas, share ideas, and to create a resource related to world issues.
Student Assignment:
Create a Wiki page on the provided topic.
Purpose
The goal of this assignment is to introduce you to relevant issues in the world of Geography and World Issues. You will engage in literature relevant to your topic and you are expected to develop and represent your knowledge and understanding of the issues (while thinking critically about them) and communicate them here on this Wiki.Activity
Research one of the topics provided. You may use the textbook as a resource to find some of your information; yet you are expected to expand beyond the text to find additional information. Based on your research you will develop a Wiki page that highlights the relevant and current issue related to Geography and World Issues. Your Wiki page should include written text, images, and media - all elements needed to effectively communicate your topic.Content and Format
Think about your wiki page as a quick reference for your classmates to learn from. Your emphasis should be on developing a page that is full of knowledge, easy to navigate, and visually appealing. Content should equal approximately three pages of formated text.You should think of your classmates as your primary audience for your wiki.
Timelines
Wednesday (April 20th) - Wiki work period in the computer lab - whole periodWednesday (April 27th) - Wiki work period in the computer lab - whole period
Thursday (April 28th) - Presentations on Wiki to the class
The word Wiki - a Video